COV-1321 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Saugor, Bombay Presidency of 11 October 1827, bearing the Saugor HG 1A handstamp in black. 1827 SAUGOR POST OFFICE HG 1 on fl to Delhi with Post Paid 9 ans in manuscript, from Duncan correspondence

How scarce is the Saugor HG 1A mark on this cover?

The census grades Saugor HG 1A as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1822–1836.

When was COV-1321 posted?

COV-1321 is dated 11 October 1827, within the recorded period of use of Saugor HG 1A (1822–1836).

COV-1321

11 October 1827 Saugor Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 11 October 1827, Saugor HG 1A handstruck folded letter (COV-1321)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Saugor HG 1A, scan 2 (COV-1321)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Saugor HG 1A, scan 3 (COV-1321)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Saugor HG 1A, scan 4 (COV-1321)

Pre-stamp cover of India — Saugor HG 1A, scan 5 (COV-1321)

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Date

11 October 1827

Description

1827 SAUGOR POST OFFICE HG 1 on fl to Delhi with Post Paid 9 ans in manuscript, from Duncan correspondence

Auction

StampBay

7, Lot 49

Same office

Other recorded marks at Saugor

4 marks

4 other pre-1854 postal markings of Saugor are recorded in the census. Compare their figure numbers, dates and colours to identify the mark on your cover.

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About this Saugor pre stamp cover

COV-1321 is a Saugor pre stamp cover of 11 October 1827 bearing the Saugor HG 1A handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Saugor postal history — the office known today as Sagar, Bombay Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

1827 SAUGOR POST OFFICE HG 1 on fl to Delhi with Post Paid 9 ans in manuscript, from Duncan correspondence

Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 7 lot 49.

5 images of COV-1321 are recorded; the Saugor HG 1A mark itself is recorded in use 1822–1836.

Questions about COV-1321

What is COV-1321?: COV-1321 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Saugor, Bombay Presidency of 11 October 1827, bearing the Saugor HG 1A handstamp in black. 1827 SAUGOR POST OFFICE HG 1 on fl to Delhi with Post Paid 9 ans in manuscript, from Duncan correspondence
How scarce is the Saugor HG 1A mark on this cover?: The census grades Saugor HG 1A as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1822–1836.
What is the provenance of COV-1321?: Its recorded auction history runs through StampBay 7 lot 49.
When was COV-1321 posted?: COV-1321 is dated 11 October 1827, within the recorded period of use of Saugor HG 1A (1822–1836).

About this record

This 11 October 1827 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Saugor HG 1A handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 8 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with StampBay, 7, lot 49.